Chapter 20

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

The newly recruited soldiers were clearly much more vigorous.

The soldiers who were scouting ahead looked around. Sometimes, they would drop nimbly to the ground, sometimes, they would trot quickly along the shadows.

As long as there was anything abnormal ahead, they were able to discover it immediately and report it to Wang Jue.

During this period, Wang Jue didn’t rest either.

Along the way, following the hints from the strategy guide, it was as if he was scavenging.

Digging in the east and taking a look in the west.

He really did manage to get some things.

Most of them were crystals, ores, and the like.

Altogether, they were valued at around 800 gold coins.

With this ability alone, Wang Jue could totally rely on picking up money to become rich.

Apart from that, he also opened two more treasure chests following the guide’s hints. However, other than one of the Imperial Chef Skill Book, the remaining items were not too valuable.

Although he now had meat for every meal these days, Wang Jue felt that his sense of taste was deteriorating without the use of seasoning.

Imperial chef. From the name, it was obvious that the food was meant for royalty. They must be very delicious.

He would have Santou learn it later. He was the most enthusiastic when it came to eating and roasting meat. In comparison, he was also very willing to be a chef.

As for the resources, they were better than nothing.

They walked and stopped throughout their journey like this.

Two hours later, Carl came to Wang Jue on his horse.

“Anything unusual, Carl?”

Carl bowed and said, “My Lord, we’ll arrive at the bandits’ campsite after another seven to eight kilometers. We have to be careful while moving forward from now.”

“Come on, let’s keep going. You’ll continue to be in charge of scouting ahead. Hidden Shadow is concealing well. Take it with you to finish off the scouts on the way.”

Wang Jue’s goal was clear.

He would have Carl and Hidden Shadow go ahead and finish off the scouts first before they quietly approached the camp.

When the time came, he would quickly attack and capture those bandits.

With that said, the alpha wolf, Hidden Shadow leaped up and turned into a shadow in midair, before crawling into Carl’s shadow.

Even Carl had become more integrated into the shadows, making it difficult to notice him.

[System notification: Carl killed a bandit, EXP +200.]

Indeed, the closer they got to their destination, the more scouts there were.

Along the way, Carl and Hidden Shadow worked together and took care of four to five scouts who were responsible for keeping watch.

Now that Carl’s strength had greatly improved, everything was fine along the way.

About half an hour later, Wang Jue and company arrived near the campsite.

It was a very simple camp. About eight grayish-white canvas tents, and a few sails nailed to wooden frames with nails made up this unsophisticated camp.

Separated by the forest, Wang Jue saw a dozen people in ragged clothes by the bonfire, roasting meat and drinking wine.

Everyone was armed with swords.

“These bandits are quite well-armed.”

Wang Jue couldn’t help but curse silently as he focused his gaze.

[Fallen Bandit]

[Level: LV 6]

[Health Points: 360]

[Damage: 41]

A golden hint.

[A bunch of evil roving bandits who can only survive in the lawless wilderness. The greatest significance of their existence is to create pain.]

“No wonder Carl was fooled here previously. A group of ordinary bandits actually had such capabilities.”

“Hidden Shadow, finish them off.”

Upon hearing his master’s order, Hidden Shadow turned into a shadow.

He leaped into the bandit group.

Before the bandits could react, they only saw a black shadow flashing over.

Then a streak of blood appeared on the neck of the nearest bandit. Before he realized what was going on, his head was already separated from his body and he died.

“Go, exterminate them.”

“Yes, my Lord!”

Carl led a group of soldiers through the forest and charged towards the bandits.

A battle was about to break out.

The group of bandits instantly turned pale with fright.

“There are enemies, stay alert!”

Quina didn’t rush into the fray immediately, but stood behind Wang Jue.

Her main responsibility was to protect Wang Jue.

This group of bandits were only subordinates, there would definitely be a bandit chief among them.

The roving bandits sitting and drinking outside were all small fries. They hacked with their blades, emitting metallic clashing.

“F*ck.”

“Where did this insolent wild dog come from? You actually dared to intrude into your grandfather’s1 camp.”

They were a bunch of barbaric roving bandits and their speech was incredibly vulgar. They did not forget to verbally attack while fighting.

“I hope your hands and feet are as capable as your mouth.”

The words of the roving bandits were crude. Carl ignored them.

The sword in his hand slashed furiously.

It was as if he wanted to pay back the injuries he had sustained a few days ago.

“You are that soldier from a few days ago. You were defeated, yet you still dare to come here!”

A bandit slashed as he shouted loudly when he recognized Carl.

“You parasites, you commit all kinds of crimes. Today, our Overlord is here to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens and eradicate all of you!”

Carl blocked the attack and stabbed the bandit with his sword.

[System prompt: Carl killed a bandit, EXP +200.]

Hidden Shadow and the soldiers each killed their enemies like gods descending to the mortal world. They quickly finished off the bandits.

The bonfire was still burning, and the firewood crackled from time to time.

Things seemed to be too simple.

Wang Jue looked at the shabby camp in confusion.

“This shouldn’t be the case!

“Just these small fries?”

Wang Jue walked closer to the tents and focused his gaze.

The rest followed him and waited for the next order.

Wang Jue’s expression suddenly turned strange as he muttered, “No way.”

Before anyone could ask, Wang Jue drew his sword and sliced open a white tent.

Rip…

A crack appeared in the middle, and bright sunlight shone in.

A burly man was sleeping soundly in the tent.

The people looked at one another.

A golden hint appeared.

[Roving Bandit Chief: Tyrant]

[Level: LV 10]

[Health Points: 710]

[Damage: 84]

[Defense: 36]

[A ferocious bandit chief. He inherited a powerful blade legacy, and is good in close combat. Very dangerous.]

This person in front of us is very strong. In terms of close combat, even Quina would be no match for him. After all, Quina is a long-range archer. It would be very dangerous if an expert came close and attacked her.

Just as Wang Jue was about to retreat, the golden text appeared again.

[The bandit chief is currently drunk. In the drunken state, his strength has dropped greatly. Now is the best time to attack him.]

Upon seeing this, Wang Jue finally understood.

So the reason why the bandit chief did not appear when we were killing the bandits was because he was drunk?

This bandit chief really isn’t vigilant at all!

But this isn’t strange either. In this desolate mountain range, there are usually only a few wild beasts that roam about, and they aren’t a threat to this group of vicious and powerful bandits.

“Your days have been quite peaceful. Unfortunately, those days are short-lived for you, you’ve met me.”